Tag Archives: Trick Taking Week

My 20 Favorite Trick-Taking Games (Article by Chris Wray)

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Chris Wray

I last published a list of my top 20 trick-taking games back in 2021. There have been several additions to the list, in large part due to the recent explosion in interest in the mechanic. Without further ado, here is … Continue reading →

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The Six of VIII (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Chris Wray

“The reign of Henry VIII is one of the most fascinating in English history. Not only was it a time of revolutionary political and social change, but it was also dominated by one of the most extraordinary and charismatic men … Continue reading →

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Tricks and Trumps #2: Variations on the Classics (1967-1990)

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Chris Wray

Tricks and Trumps #2: Variations on the Classics (1967-1990) This is our second entry in a thirteen-part series featuring trick taking games.  You can find the first entry here and the series introduction here. This entry will focus on trick … Continue reading →

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9 Lives (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Chris Wray

9 Lives is the second game in Allplay’s trick taking line.  The game was released as Catty in 2015 in Japan by Jelly Jelly Games, but Allplay picked it up for a wider release, gave it a high-quality production with … Continue reading →

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